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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.14, 815.50 and 251.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.14, 815.50 and 251.61 is: 377.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.14 : 815.50 = 251.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.14/815.50 = 251.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.14x = 815.50 × 251.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.14x = 205,185.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,185.21/544.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.08

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